We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google has determined that the Pixel 7a will get an Extended Repair Program due to battery swelling issues.

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Today, you need to factory reset your Pixel phone before you send it to Google (or Google will wipe it for you). Google seems to be working on a Repair Mode that’ll create a secure environment that ...

An Android 14 bug is causing some Pixel phones to get stuck in a bootloop and lose access to media storage. In order to get out of the bootloop, you need to install the patch manually. Android 14 is ...

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Genuine repair parts for the Pixel 10 series are now available on iFixit with some interesting differences. The Pixel 10 Pro screen is more expensive this year, which makes sense given that it’s a ...

Google is pushing a mandatory update for "impacted" Pixel 6a phones aimed at addressing battery overheating issues by reducing its battery capacity and charging speeds. The mandatory Android 16 ...

Google has just added a raft of powerful new features to the Pixel range, including some eagerly awaited camera enhancements and some impressive AI-based tricks powered by the company’s brand new ...